Special Events Associate
Special Events Associate sought to join our fun and fast-paced office immediately!
RGI events is an award-winning special events production firm and design atelier providing 360-degree strategic services for discerning clients around the world. We connect organizations to audiences through the power of shared experiences, drawing on over two decades of successes and an unshakable belief in what can be achieved when we gather together.
We are innovative thinkers, mission-driven collaborators, and ambitious dreamers who challenge the status quo—always ready to test the limits of creativity and our imagination. Our production philosophy is rooted in a commitment to delivering seamless logistics through an unwavering attention to the unique needs of each client. Our design sensibility is shaped by our desire to delight the eye and energize the mind. Together, these priorities create engaging experiences that do the hard work of advancing agendas while feeling effortless, inspiring both our clients and their audiences.
Our clients include The Washington Nationals, Hilton, Nike, OPI, KISS Cosmetics, La Roche Posay, SkinCeuticals, The American Red Cross, The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Hewlett-Packard, SpaceX, Project HOPE, The European Union Delegation to the United States, The Atlantic Council and more.
We are a group of dedicated, female-led, hustlers - creative and enthusiastic. Committed to changing our industry by bringing great work and true ROI to our clients through truly innovative projects. We are advocates of small businesses, localists, the creative economy, entrepreneurship and women in business - so while our new team member does not have to be female - they must share those team values.
Events Associate Key Roles:
This integral position holds complete project responsibility for the successful planning, production and management of our clients projects across the spectrum of events we produce from top to bottom – successfully executing every deliverable needed to bring to life the vision set forth by our company principal for each event to an industry-leading standard strategically achieving our clients goals.
This position, alone or as a team lead depending on the size of the project, manages and executes on all logistical, technical or creative details related to all stages of planning, design and production for our clients
· This position manages and oversees sourcing and contract negotiating of all event suppliers and manage individual and overall events budgets ensuring profitability for the company.
· This position handles logistical support for events and experiences
· This position strategizes and develops operational work flow, lead staffing needs to ensure resources and support are in place, as well as lead any onsite execution (travel maybe required)
This position works with client teams on event concepts & components development
Day to day you will be working as the project lead to move the needle forward on our client's accounts - this may include researching and comparing venues, researching and comparing support vendors (catering/entertainment/printing/décor/audio visual services/photographers etc) setting agendas and taking notes for client meetings, preparing reports, attending walkthroughs and rehearsals, supporting event design and mapping, coordinating mailings (such as event invitations) gathering data (such as attendee RSVPs and guestlists) updating records and timelines for projects and maintaining organization of each project.
Everyday is exciting - every day is different - every day is full of creative opportunities
Key Qualifications:
Hold an Events, Hospitality, PR or similar field of study BA along with 4 years industry experience (we will consider non-BA holders with demonstrated real world industry experience, and certain internships)
MUST have functional mastery of PPT, Xcel, Word, Google Business Tools (Drive, Forms, etc) social media platforms (FB, Twitter, Insta, Pinterest) - photo editing/enhancing software or apps familiarity is a plus - we are a Mac office
Experience creating floorplans, production timelines, cue to cues, sponsor and rsvp management documents, presentation tools and pitch decks - setting, managing and adhering to and reporting on budgets
Experience crafting AV orders, reading, understanding and negotiating event supplier contracts, preparing and submitting permitting applications
Experience leading venue visits, walk throughs, vendor and supplier meetings - providing agendas, follow up notes
Experience managing day-to-day production and planning of special event project as the clients principal POC
You are a self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates client and company needs and solves problems proactively
You can juggle and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities
You have superior time management skills, and are able to prioritize deliverables with ease
You are a deadline meeting machine
You are OUTSTANDINGLY organized and a passionate perfectionist who never forgets the details
You thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure industry
You meet challenges with a smile, accept critiques gracefully and mesh with a team of women who strive for excellence!
You are flexible and able to pivot priorities, think on your feet and problem solve independently
You listen to directive from senior staff and take creativity into your own hands
You posses a no job is too small mentality
You don't believe in excuses, accept feedback constructively and yearn to learn all you can
Reliable personal transportation or in town transportation plan including the ability to transport boxes and other supplies a must
Must be able to comfortably life 40 lbs and stand for up to 4 hours
It also helps if you:
Are madly ambitious
Tech savvy
Are social (online and IRL)
Trend seeking/setting
Have an eye for aesthetics
Dream big and seek inspiration everyday
You'll love working here because:
You'll have meaningful fulfillment through watching your ideas come to life and make a difference
You'll self-direct and grow based on your passions and strengths in the company
Work from home days and schedule flexibility
Pet friendly office
Company retreats to insta-worthy locales
Travel to out of town jobs
Cool team building activities, event invites and community atmosphere with our company tribe!
We are really, really fun.
TO APPLY:
Please send resume along with creative cover-letter to hello@rgievents.com with job the subject line: Events Associate Application.
Letter should demonstrate how you meet the above describe need and why YOU are the perfect candidate for the role!
Priority given to applicants who also attach previous work samples – and demonstrate polish and creativity in application!
Starting Salary is $62,000/year - benefits offered after initial review period
No teleworking candidates please
MUST be available to start ASAP
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Savvy, enthusiastic, results-driven marketing pro sought to join our fun and fast-paced office as our Brand Strategy Manager immediately!
RGI events is an award-winning special events production firm and design atelier providing 360-degree strategic services for discerning clients around the world. We connect organizations to audiences through the power of shared experiences, drawing on over two decades of successes and an unshakable belief in what can be achieved when we gather together.
We are innovative thinkers, mission-driven collaborators, and ambitious dreamers who challenge the status quo—always ready to test the limits of creativity and our imagination. Our production philosophy is rooted in a commitment to delivering seamless logistics through an unwavering attention to the unique needs of each client. Our design sensibility is shaped by our desire to delight the eye and energize the mind. Together, these priorities create engaging experiences that do the hard work of advancing agendas while feeling effortless, inspiring both our clients and their audiences.
Our clients include The Washington Nationals, Hilton, Nike, OPI, KISS Cosmetics, La Roche-Posay, SkinCeuticals, The American Red Cross, The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Hewlett-Packard, SpaceX, Project HOPE, The European Union Delegation to the United States, The Atlantic Council and more.
We are a group of dedicated, female-led hustlers - creative and enthusiastic who are committed to changing our industry by bringing great work and true ROI to our clients through truly innovative projects. We are advocates of small businesses, localists, the creative economy, entrepreneurship and women in business - so while our new team member does not have to be female - they must share those team values.
Key Roles:
This integral position directs outward perception of our company through the execution of promotional marketing and advertising efforts strategically positioning our company, principal and sub-brands identity for maximum visibility in the direct market and beyond – driving business and ensuring establishment of the company as the benchmark for expertise.
This position holds responsibility for the content creation, management and maintenance of our social media accounts on multiple channels for multiple identities including feed, reels, stories, etc. to ensure engagement and drive followers and inquiries
This position - alone or as a team lead, depending on the size of the project - manages and executes on all logistical, technical or creative details related to advertising and marketing efforts for RGI
This position manages and oversees sourcing and contract negotiating as well as creative direction for photography and video coverage of our work product and directs those personnel onsite
This position handles creative collaboration and logistical support for marketing photo and video shoots, including Atelier Unplugged, marketing/promotional videos, testimonials, general video content and more
This position is responsible for seeking new opportunities that place the company and the company principal in the public eye through media interviews and speaking engagements and is responsible for coordinating and scheduling such events.
This position may be asked to support content creation for proposal or business development creation through marketing collateral
This position will take lead on special marketing campaigns such as company anniversary mailing, holiday mailers, etc.
This position is responsible for upholding the RGI brand and ensuring the brand guidelines are adhered to in all internal and public-facing collateral
This position is responsible for analyzing client onboard and offboards data for marketing opportunities, such as mailers, emails, Google reviews, etc.
This position is responsible for interfacing with our AdWords company to further develop our web traction
This position is tasked with creating and maintaining our quarterly newsletter and newsletter contact list and writing and publishing our weekly blog
Day to day you will be…
Working as the marketing lead to move the needle forward for RGI - this may include researching and comparing marketing trends in the industry, creating a marketing strategy and maintaining the budget, creating marketing materials such as social media posts including video reels, graphics, ads, flyers, etc., developing a weekly social media plan that includes posts and captions that will garner profile interaction and build following, write and publish weekly blog postings, collaborate with media organizations and advertising agencies, analyze data to evaluate the success of the marketing efforts, including social media analytics, monitor web traffic, assist the company principal in building her personal brand alongside and in cohesion with the company brand.
Everyday is exciting - every day is different - every day is full of creative opportunities
Key Qualifications:
Hold a Marketing, Advertising, PR or similar field of study BA along with 3 years industry experience (we will consider non-BA holders with demonstrated real-world industry experience, and certain internships). Experience in social media marketing or analytics is a plus
MUST have functional mastery of PPT, Xcel, Word, Canva, Squarespace, Google Business Tools (Drive, Forms, etc) social media platforms (FB, Twitter, Insta, Pinterest) - photo editing/enhancing software or apps familiarity is a plus - we are a Mac office
Experience creating social media and marketing plans
Experience with web design + development
Experience managing day-to-day projects and planning
You are up to date on social media trends and can bring fresh ideas to help grow impressions and following
You are a self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates client and company needs and solves problems proactively
You can juggle and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities
You have superior time management skills, and are able to prioritize deliverables with ease
You are a deadline-meeting machine
You are OUTSTANDINGLY organized and a passionate perfectionist who never forgets the details
You thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure industry
You meet challenges with a smile, accept critiques gracefully and mesh with a team of women who strive for excellence!
You are flexible and able to pivot priorities, think on your feet and problem-solve independently
You listen to directive from senior staff and take creativity into your own hands
You posses a no job is too small mentality
You don't believe in excuses, accept feedback constructively and yearn to learn all you can
Reliable personal transportation or in town transportation plan including the ability to transport boxes and other supplies a must
Must be able to comfortably life 40 lbs and stand for up to 4 hours
It also helps if you:
Are madly ambitious
Tech savvy
Are social (online and IRL)
Trend seeking/setting
Have an eye for aesthetics
Dream big and seek inspiration everyday
You'll love working here because:
You'll have meaningful fulfillment through watching your ideas come to life and make a difference
You'll self-direct and grow based on your passions and strengths in the company
Work from home days and schedule flexibility
Pet friendly office
Company retreats to insta-worthy locales
Travel to out of town jobs
Cool team building activities, event invites and community atmosphere with our company tribe!
We are really, really fun.
TO APPLY:
Please send resume along with creative cover-letter to hello@rgievents.com with job the subject line: Brand Manager Application.
Letter should demonstrate how you meet the above describe need and why YOU are the perfect candidate for the role!
Priority given to applicants who also attach previous work samples – and demonstrate polish and creativity in application!
Starting Salary is $60,000/year - benefits offered after initial review period
No teleworking candidates please
MUST be available to start ASAP